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FRDW-AUX
QUICK START INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR SELECT 1997-07 FORD WITH 12-PIN CD CHANGER PLUG
Introduction:
Many Ford owners looking for a simple way to connect and play portable audio
devices on the car system will be delighted with the FRDW-AUX. The FRDW-AUX
auxiliary input adapter connects to the 12-pin CD changer plug and
replaces the External/Remote CD Changer** (if present). This adapter
provides a 3.5mm (1/8”) input for playback of all kinds of audio devices including
Smartphones, MP3 Players, iPod, Zune etc. The FRDW-AUX is compatible with all
Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Nissan and Jaguars pre-wired with a 12-pin plug as seen
in Fig. 1 including vehicles with Navigation Systems. Vehicles without 12-pin
plug are not compatible with this adapter.
Installation: (At 12-pin plug location)
This adapter connects to the 12-pin plug in remote area of vehicle. (Does not
connect to Radio) which means radio removal not required.
1. Locate pre-wired 12-pin plug (See Fig. 1)—this plug is found in remote
area of vehicle. If vehicle has a cd changer, it will be connected to the
changer a seen in Fig. 2
2. If vehicle has a CD changer, remove any panels or carpet surround and
disconnect 12-pin plug (See Fig. 1) from CD changer (See Fig.2)
Fig. 1
Ford 12-pin plug
Fig. 2
Ford CD changer
3. Connect factory 12-pin plug to installation harness 12-pin connector
(See Fig. 3).
Fig. 3
12-pin connector
4. Connect installation harness 22-pin Molex plug (See Fig.4) to mating
connector on Module (See Fig.5)
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
22-pin Molex connector
5. On module, turn dip switches # 2 and # 8 “ON” or down. All others
remain “OFF” or Up (See Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
dip-switches
6. Connect included 8-pin DIN to RCA OR 8-pin DIN to 3.5mm cable (See
Fig. 7) to module 8-pin DIN connector (See Fig. 8)
Fig. 7
Aux cable
Fig. 8
Module 8-pin DIN
7. Route audio cable 3.5mm plug (See Fig. 7) to dash area or location of
choice where audio device will reside (within 6 ft.)
Test Operation:
1. Turn radio “ON”
2. Press “CD” button on radio to enter CD changer Mode.
Note: If radio has built-in CD player and has a disc loaded, the CD
button on radio must be pressed twice (once to activate internal CD,
and again to active external CD)
3. Connect audio cable to devices jack (headphone) and place device in
playback mode
4. Use radio volume control to set playback level
Warning!
This Auxiliary input adapters are for audio playback only.
Track selection, display *NOT* possible from Ford radio. You must
use audio devices built-in controls to access music files and radio
volume knob to adjust playback.
Frequent asked questions
1. Is the FRDW-AUX compatible with in-dash CD player radio?
YES; works with any 1997-07 CD changer controlling radio and wired for the
CD Changer or with CD changer installed in remote location.
2. My vehicle has a CD changer, but it does not work. Will the FRDW-AUX
function
YES. CD changer (if present) must be disconnected.
3. My CD changer is in the trunk but I would rather not have to run such
a long cable back into the cabin. Is there another adapter that
connects to the radio?
Sorry, at present we don’t offer an adapter that connects to the back of the
Ford Radio except in 2004-UP with 16-pin connectors.(FRD04-AUX), As an
alternate purchase our BLU-FRDW Bluetooth music streaming adapter
which does not require routing wires back into the cabin.
4. Do you offer a wireless connection (e.g. Bluetooth) instead of wired?
YES, purchase our BLU-FRDW music streaming adapter for 1997-07 Ford
prewired with 12-pin CD Changer plug.
** External or remote CD changer refers to optional 6-disc changer installed in lower
dash, center armrest, hatch, trunk etc. Radios with built-in CD changer, are not
considered external cd changer,
Disclaimer
• This product has no affiliation with Ford
• We’re not liable for misuse of this product.
•We recommend professional installation
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